MMA fighter Conor McGregor is joining Hitman World of Assassination as a new Elusive Target today, as announced by IO Interactive.
In a new mission created in collaboration with McGregor, players can take down McGregor’s character as the Elusive Target.
The Disruptor mission is now available for free, included in the Free Starter Pack for new players and as an Elusive Target for existing Hitman World of Assassination players, for a limited time. IO Interactive, based in Copenhagen, Denmark, is continuously updating the game with new missions to keep players engaged.
The Disruptor features a multimillionaire MMA fighter who has stirred up trouble by challenging the CEO of a tech company, making himself a prime target. McGregor has provided his likeness and voiceover for the character.
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The Disruptor mission is playable on PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, from today until July 29.
“The era of the Disruptor is here! Creating this character was a fun experience, and I look forward to seeing players take him on. Agent 47 is in for a challenge!” McGregor stated in a press release.
IO Interactive’s CEO, Hakan Abrak, expressed excitement about McGregor’s addition to Hitman. The Disruptor mission promises a unique experience that blends the best of Hitman World of Assassination with McGregor’s charisma.
The Disruptor mission takes place on the island of Sgàil during a gathering of the Ark Society, a secretive organization of influential individuals. The target, the Disruptor, is set to face off against Tim Quinn, CEO of Quantum Leap. Agent 47 is hired to eliminate the Disruptor before he causes damage to Quinn and his company.
The mission is available for free in the Free Starter Pack for new players, with the option to replay it during the mission’s duration. Existing players of Hitman World of Assassination can access the Disruptor mission for free. Additionally, the Disruptor DLC pack is available starting today with permanent access to the mission as part of the Elusive Target Arcade.
The Disruptor Pack can be purchased in stores for $4.99/€4.99/£3.99 and includes:
- Permanent access to The Ostentatious – A two-level Arcade contract featuring The Disruptor Elusive Target
- An outfit: The Disruptor Fur Coat
- Three items: The Disruptor Kettlebell, the Disruptor Resistance Band, the Disruptor Cane
- A set of cosmetics for the Freelancer Safehouse inspired by the Elusive Target mission
Four new challenges, community-inspired content, and returning events are scheduled for this season. The Dartmoor Garden Show event is making a return in July through the Free Starter Pack. Additionally, a new Twitch Drop, the Purple Streak Suitcase, can be unlocked by watching one hour of Hitman World of Assassination on Twitch between June 27th and July 7th.